Olympia Gymnastics Academy

51676 Danview Technology

Shelby Twp, MI 48315

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Friday, May 24, 2013

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Seniors Earn Scholarships

Press release:  Olympia Athlete’s Earn Gymnastic Scholarships

      Olympia Gymnastic Academy is home to Seniors, Brittany Petzold, & Lauren Bledsoe from Shelby Michigan. Coached by Lori Koch and Deanna Sigler, Petzold and Bledsoe train 20-25 hours a week, and attend Eisenhower High school. This past Tuesday, November 18 th, Petzold and Bledsoe signed full ride gymnastic scholarship letters of intent, in the midst of their piers and coaches her at Olympia Gymnastics Academy in Shelby Township.  The girls have participated in gymnastics from a very young age and had dreams of attending a University, not only for academics but also as college gymnast. Both Petzold and Bledsoe have received numerous awards, and have participated in competitions through out the state of Michigan, as well as regionally and nationally. Excited to receive full ride gymnastic scholarships, Brittany Petzold will be signing with Central Michigan University, and Lauren Bledsoe will be signing with Western Michigan University. We are very proud of these two athlete’s and look forward to our 2010 meet season, as they both compete as   level 10 gymnasts. A more extensive article was featured in The Macomb Daily. If you would like more information about this story, or are interested in visiting our facility for an interview or photographer, please call, Lynda Rourke @ (586)803-1333 or email: Coachlala@comcast.net

Shermetaro Selected to National Training Camp & Region 5 All Star Team

Olympia’s Elite gymnast, Alyssa Shermetaro has had an outstanding year! After competing with precision and grace, at the Cover Girl and U.S. Visa National Championships this past summer, Shermetaro’s hard work & dedication has proven to pay off. Alyssa was selected by the U.S.A. National Staff to attend a training camp at The National Training Center in Houston, Texas, September 9 - 12. 

After an action packed season of competition, Alyssa, has earned a spot on the Region 5 All Star Team as well. As a member of the All Star team, the athletes and coaches take part in an International assignment - courtesy of the Region 5 Apparel fund. This year the All Star team will travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia by the way of Venice, Italy. The trip will take place September 21 - 28, and will include a training camp, coaching clinics, along with cultural exchange and more! Alyssa, is among 12 gymnasts chosen to take part in such a prestigious event.Team Olympia is very proud of Alyssa and looks forward to hearing about her experiences at the National Training Center, as well as her global excursion - across the world!